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Bush Diamond kangaroo paw Anigozanthos 'Bush Diamond'
When it flowers
- January, flowering
- February, flowering
- March, not flowering
- April, not flowering
- May, not flowering
- June, not flowering
- July, not flowering
- August, not flowering
- September, not flowering
- October, flowering
- November, flowering
- December, flowering
Hybrid kangaroo paw with unusual white to pale pink flowers.
Part of the Bush Gems series of hybrid kangaroo paws, bred for garden reliability and better resistance to ink disease than the wild species. 'Bush Diamond' has white flowers that blush pale pink, a rare colour among kangaroo paws.
In the garden
- Flowers
- White to pale pink furry flowers.
- Leaves
- Strappy, mid-green leaves.
- Attracts
- Birds
Growing conditions
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil
- Sandy and loam
- Drainage
- Needs good drainage
- Frost
- Light frost
- Water
- Some dry spells
- Climate
- Subtropical, dry summers (Mediterranean) and temperate
Planting and care
- Grown from
- Division
Planting
Full sun with good air movement in well-drained soil. Space 50 to 60 cm apart.
Pruning
Cut each flower stem at the base once it finishes. Remove old, blackened leaves in late summer.
Care
Water through dry spells while flowering and feed lightly in spring. Divide crowded clumps every few years in autumn.
Where it comes from
- Native to
- Garden origin
Where to buy
Widely available.
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Further reading
- Anigozanthos 'Bush Diamond' on the Atlas of Living Australia (Atlas of Living Australia)
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